Russian maritime exports of petroleum products in June decreased by 27% compared to May, explained by drone attacks on oil refineries.
According to Reuters, the volume of petroleum product exports from Russia in June decreased by 37% compared to June last year, reaching 5.7 million tons. This data underscores the significant impact of recent drone attacks on the country’s major refineries, leading to a reduction in oil production and a decrease in overseas shipments of petroleum products.
Fuel shipments from Baltic ports, such as Primorsk, Vysotsk, St. Petersburg, and Ust-Luga, fell by 38.4% to 2.28 million tons compared with the previous month. Exports from the Black and Azov Seas also decreased by 19.2% — to 2.37 million tons. Meanwhile, supplies from Arctic regions, including the ports of Murmansk and Arkhangelsk, on the contrary, slightly increased by 2.2%, reaching 291,500 tons. Supplies from Far East ports showed a decrease of 10%, amounting to 0.764 million tons.
Experts note the importance of this data, as the past few months have been characterized by increasing tensions amid a deteriorating regional situation. The economic consequences of such attacks could impact not only the Russian petroleum market but the global economy as a whole. Additionally, these actions may escalate tensions in international relations, further complicating the global energy situation.
| Region | Export Change (%) | Volumes (million tons) |
|---|---|---|
| Baltic Ports | -38.4% | 2.28 |
| Black and Azov Seas | -19.2% | 2.37 |
| Arctic Ports | +2.2% | 0.2915 |
| Far East | -10% | 0.764 |
